72-HOUR TEST DROPPED

Cabinet approves further easing of COVID-19 restrictions for entry into the country CABINET on Thursday approved further easing of restrictions to enter Solomon Islands on incoming travelers, especially, the removal of the 72 hours PCR test prior to entering the country, a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet announced. Since the…

MONTH-LONG TRAFFIC OPERATION TO CURB ILLEGAL DRIVING ROLLED-OUT

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is currently implementing a month-long operation to deter illegal driving and other traffic related activities in Honiara. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Stephen Maesiola said the operation involves valid vehicle and driver’s license checks including Government Vehicle Permit checks. The exercise…

COVID-19 impact on NPF’s membership

THE COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent outbreak in the country had significantly impacted on the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) membership level which had seen a drop. This was revealed by the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager Mike Wate on Friday when presenting an overview of the Funds financial and operational…